Youth Force has announced it will challenge another protest group that will be led by Durga Prasai, a former Maoist cadre turned UML central committee member. He now coordinates a nationwide movement against corruption.
The government had earlier refused to order a high-level probe into the case of seizure of 100 kg gold on July 19 after it was cleared by the Customs. The seizure was made just about 1 km from the international airport.
The Rastriya Swantra Party, formed less than a year ago by popular television anchor Rabi Lamichhane, has gained more ground in three recent bypolls in the Himalayan nation. While it will not pose any immediate danger to the ruling coalition, they should take notice of the people's angst.